CHARD ROAD, PL5 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL5 2EG

CHARD ROAD, PL5 2EG, Plymouth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This PL5 2EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL5 postcode area, which has experienced 411 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL5 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL5 2EG, encompassing approximately 3846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PL5 2EG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lynher Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sunny Dene with total crimes: 5
  • Woodstock Gardens with total crimes: 5

CHARD ROAD, PL5 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8821.05%
Criminal damage and arson65.9820.00%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1411.76%
Public order54.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3025.00%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-66.67%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4013.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.4280.00%
Other theft52.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-20.00%
Drugs21.04-60.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3287.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-50.00%
Drugs51.300.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson106.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.60-69.23%
Public order32.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.00-7.14%
Public order66.76500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56150.00%
Drugs41.3033.33%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.280.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202419
June 202417
May 202415
April 20248
March 202426
February 202428

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
February 20244

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20244
February 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL5 2EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lynher Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sunny Dene
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodstock Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Percy Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shelley Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Dawson Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Verna Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bickham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Peter'S Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Agaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westcroft Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Collin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Evelyn Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Barne Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clearbrook Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1